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  • U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement to Resolve Restraint and Seclusion Compliance Review of Horry County Schools in South Carolina

    U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement to Resolve Restraint and Seclusion Compliance Review of Horry County Schools in South Carolina | site |



    Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: May 24, 2022 The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on Monday resolved a compliance review of the Horry County Schools in South Carolina. The district committed to take steps necessary to ensure that students with disabilities receive the free appropriate public education (FAPE) to which they are entitled without unnecessary restraint or seclusion or missed instruction. OCR’s investigation identified concerns that students who were repeatedly subjected to restraint or seclusion lost educational time and services, and that the district did not re-evaluate students who were repeatedly restrained or secluded to determine whether they should receive addition...
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  • FCC Commits nearly 39 Million Dollars in Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Support for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap

    Federal Communications Commission Commits nearly $39 Million in Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Support for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap | site |



    Reminder to Applicants: May 13 is Deadline to File Applications for Support in the Upcoming School Year


    Information contained in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) press release dated: May 4, 2022 Washington, May 4, 2022 - - The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it is committing nearly $39 million in the 14th wave of Emergency Connectivity Fund program support, helping to close the Homework Gap. This latest round of funding is supporting 140 schools, 14 libraries, and 1 consortium across the country, including for students in California, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Puerto Rico, and Virginia. “I’m proud that we’ve now gotten more than 12.5 million kids connected through the Emergency Connectiv...
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  • U.S. Education Department Approves 238 Million Dollars Group Discharge for 28,000 Marinello Schools of Beauty Borrowers Based on Borrower Defense Findings

    U.S. Education Department Approves $238 Million Group Discharge for 28,000 Marinello Schools of Beauty Borrowers Based on Borrower Defense Findings | site |



    Actions mark first time Biden-Harris Administration has discharged debt of a group of borrowers based on borrower defense findings


    Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: April 28, 2022 Today, the Department of Education announced it will deliver relief to tens of thousands of borrowers harmed by pervasive and widespread misconduct at Marinello Schools of Beauty. Borrowers who enrolled in the schools from 2009 through its closure in February 2016 will receive loan discharges based on borrower defense findings. These 28,000 borrowers will receive loan discharges totaling approximately $238 million. This group discharge will provide relief to borrowers who enrolled at Marinello during this period, including those who h...
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  • Three Mile Island MUST BE TAUGHT

    Three Mile Island MUST BE TAUGHT

    Three Mile Island MUST BE TAUGHT!!!

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    March 29, 2022

    by Clarence William Page




    The Dooms Days Experiences of March 1979


    Climate change! Climate change!! Climate change!!! How dare we teach about the urgency of climate change without fully educating young Americans about the existential catastrophe that could have resulted from the 1979 Three Mile Island crisis?

    It was March 1979. Americans were going about their daily routines. Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, we began to hear about a nuclear power plant located in the state of Pennsylvania. Most of us had no knowledge of the plant. "Three Mile Island" they called it. Something was going on at Three Mile Island. We came to understand that Three Mile Island was a nuclear power plant. As one news report after another emerged, we learned that some kind of accident had occurred at Three Mile Island. At first, the information...
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  • U.S. Department of Education Announces 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools

    U.S. Department of Education Announces 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools | site |



    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: September 21, 2021)

    U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Secretary Cardona will make the announcement during his Return to School Road Trip, where he will visit an awardee school, Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School, in Palatine, Illinois. "This year's cohort of honorees demonstrates what is possible when committed educators and school leaders create vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school cultures where rich teaching and learning can flourish," said Secretary Cardona. "I commend this school and all our Blue Ribbon honorees for working to keep students healthy and safe wh
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  • August 11th - - -FCC Reminds Schools and Libraries that Emergency Connectivity Fund Window Closes in 48 Hours

    August 11th - - - Federal Communications Commission Reminds Schools and Libraries that Emergency Connectivity Fund Window Closes in 48 Hours | site |



    Agency Encourages Applications for Funding for Remote Learning


    (Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: August 11, 2021)

    Washington, August 11, 2021 - - Today, FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel called on schools and libraries to complete their applications for the Emergency Connectivity Fund for remote learning resources. The $7.17 billion program’s application window closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, August 13. “Far too many students are struggling to connect to modern education resources online – a terrible reality that only became starker during the COVID-19 pandemic. I want to strongly encourage schools and libraries with remote learning needs in their communities to apply for this new funding for the upc
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  • U.S. Department of State Renews Charter of Overseas Schools Advisory Council

    U.S. Department of State Renews Charter of Overseas Schools Advisory Council | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson press release media note dated: June 17, 2021) On March 26, 2021, the Department of State renewed the charter of the Overseas Schools Advisory Council (OSAC) to provide a formal channel for consultation and advice from U.S. corporations and foundations regarding American-sponsored overseas schools. The Under Secretary for Management has determined that renewal of the advisory committee charter is necessary and in the public interest. The Assistant Secretary for Administration will appoint the members of the committee. The committee will follow the procedures prescribed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Meetings will be open to the public unless a determination is made in accordance with the FACA Section 10(d) and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) that a meeting or a portion of the meeting should b...
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  • Statement from the U.S. Department of Education on the Status of Recognition of Nine Accrediting Agencies

    Statement from the U.S. Department of Education on the Status of Recognition of Nine Accrediting Agencies and Withdrawal of Recognition of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: June 2, 2021)

    "Today the Department of Education's (ED) Senior Department Official (SDO) informed nine accreditors about the status of their recognition. The following agencies were approved for renewal of recognition for five years:
    • American Board of Funeral Services Education, Committee on Accreditation
    • Association of Institutions of Jewish Studies
    • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
    • Council on Naturopathic Medical Education
    • Midwifery Education Accreditation Council
    • Montessori Accreditation Council on Teacher Education
    • National Accrediting Commission of Career
    ...
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  • U.S. Department of Education Continues Aggressive Plan to Safely Reopen Schools

    U.S. Department of Education Continues Aggressive Plan to Safely Reopen Schools | site |


    Will Help Schools Navigate Reopening, Share Best Practices, and Access Billions in Funds to Support Safe School Reopening Through the American Rescue Plan


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: March 12, 2021) Following President Biden's signing the American Rescue Plan into law, the U.S. Department of Education announced additional details on its plans to support schools in safely returning to in-person instruction. The Department of Education will provide best practices, guidance, and support to schools as they navigate reopening, while the American Rescue Plan will provide $130 billion to help schools implement these safe reopening measures and address the academic, social, and emotional needs of students. These efforts are part of U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona's priority to support schools, campuses, and student...
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  • U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1 - - - Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools

    U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools | site |




    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: February 12, 2021)


    To reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic and maximize the amount of in-person instruction, schools need sufficient resources as well as adhered-to, strong state and local public health measures. Extraordinary efforts by states, districts, and schools have been underway to support students throughout the pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) are providing recommendations and considerations based on the most recent scientific evidence to support school and district leaders and educators in meeting these ever evolving, significant challenges. Consistent implementation of mitigation strategies during all school-related activities is critical fo...
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  • AFT’s Weingarten on President Biden’s Executive Order on Safely Reopening Schools

    American Federation of Teachers' Weingarten on President Biden’s Executive Order on Safely Reopening Schools | site |



    (Information contained in American Federation of Teachers [AFT] press release dated: January 21, 2021)

    Washington - - American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement as President Joe Biden prepared to sign an executive order to formulate a national strategy to safely reopen schools in the first 100 days of his administration: “Finally, we have a president who is committed to doing what educators, parents and students have yearned for since the first weeks of the pandemic—a real national plan to crush COVID that follows the science and secures the resources to make in-school learning safe. “All too often in this crisis, educators’ concerns were dismissed or derided to downplay or minimize the virus. We are already seeing the opposite with the Biden administration: They re...
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  • U.S. Education Secretary DeVos Quickly Makes Available an Additional 54 Billion Dollars in COVID Relief Aid

    U.S. Education Secretary DeVos Quickly Makes Available an Additional $54 Billion in COVID Relief Aid for K-12 Students, Teachers, and Schools | site |


    Urges educators to safely re-open schools and take immediate action to address the unprecedented learning loss of disadvantaged children


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: January 5, 2021) Washington - - U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today that more than $54 billion in emergency relief funding is now available to support fully reopening K-12 schools, facilitate continuity of learning, and measure and address the learning loss caused by a lack of in-person learning opportunities. This funding is allocated by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, Public Law 116-260, signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on Dec. 27, 2020. "Every student deserves access to a full-time education and the opportunity to ...
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  • Cognia surveys of 74,000 Students, Teachers, and Parents find more Work, less Academic Rigor in Schools

    Cognia surveys of 74,000 Students, Teachers, and Parents find more Work, less Academic Rigor in Schools, and Anxiety over Student Readiness | site |



    Report indicates heavy burden on teachers, significant support for educators as a result of COVID-19; urges schools to focus on four Rs—rigor, routines, relationships, and resources


    October 29, 2020 - - On October 29, 2020 Cognia published the following information:

    October 29, 2020 | Alpharetta, GA - - In the sudden transition this spring from face-to-face learning to remote learning, U.S. students were subject to more assignments and schoolwork, but less challenging academic activities. At the same time, parents and students felt anxiety about whether students would be ready to enter a new grade or prepared for future learning and work.

    These are among the findings of a new report, Upended Learning: Key Findings on the Impact of Remote Schooling, released today by
    ...
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  • Readout of the U.S. Department of Education’s Virtual Panel on Successful Strategies to Reopen Schools This Fall

    Readout of the U.S. Department of Education’s Virtual Panel on Successful Strategies to Reopen Schools This Fall| site |



    (September 24, 2020) - - Today, September 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: WASHINGTON –U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education Frank Brogan hosted a geographically diverse group of education practitioners to discuss successful strategies and innovative ideas they have implemented to reopen schools, rethink education and improve student outcomes during the Coronavirus pandemic. “We are happy to see folks taking advantage of these opportunities to engage with and learn from local education leaders from across the country,” Secretary DeVos told the participants. “Many of you have been working hard to find new ways to keep learning going for your students this fall. Now it’s time to put those plans into motion, to be prepared
    ...
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  • U.S. Secretary of Education DeVos Expands Earn and Learn Opportunities for Students at 190 Schools through Federal Work-Study Reform Initiative

    U.S. Secretary of Education DeVos Expands Earn and Learn Opportunities for Students at 190 Schools through Federal Work-Study Reform Initiative| site |



    (February 19, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today the creation of a new initiative that allows more students to gain on-the-job experience with employers in their field of study as part of their Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. The initiative, known as an experimental site, expands FWS opportunities for students at 190 institutions. Institutions participating in the experimental site will be granted waivers, which encourage them to expand the use of FWS funds to support more students working in the private sector and, for the first time, allow them to pay low-income students for work experiences required by their academic programs, such as student teaching and clinical rotations. “We know ...
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    U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement to Resolve Restraint and Seclusion Compliance Review of Horry County Schools in South Carolina
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    U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement to Resolve Restraint and Seclusion Compliance Review of Horry County Schools in South Carolina | site |



    Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: May 24, 2022 The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on Monday resolved a compliance review of the Horry County Schools in South Carolina. The district committed to take steps necessary to ensure that students with disabilities receive the free appropriate public education (FAPE) to which they are entitled without unnecessary restraint or seclusion or missed instruction. OCR’s investigation identified concerns that students who were repeatedly subjected to restraint or seclusion lost educational time and services, and that the district did not re-evaluate students who were repeatedly restrained or secluded to determine whether they should receive addition...
    06-04-2022, 08:52 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    FCC Commits nearly 39 Million Dollars in Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Support for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap
    by Staff Reporter 1
    Federal Communications Commission Commits nearly $39 Million in Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Support for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap | site |



    Reminder to Applicants: May 13 is Deadline to File Applications for Support in the Upcoming School Year


    Information contained in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) press release dated: May 4, 2022 Washington, May 4, 2022 - - The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it is committing nearly $39 million in the 14th wave of Emergency Connectivity Fund program support, helping to close the Homework Gap. This latest round of funding is supporting 140 schools, 14 libraries, and 1 consortium across the country, including for students in California, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Puerto Rico, and Virginia. “I’m proud that we’ve now gotten more than 12.5 million kids connected through the Emergency Connectiv...
    05-07-2022, 02:54 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Education Department Approves 238 Million Dollars Group Discharge for 28,000 Marinello Schools of Beauty Borrowers Based on Borrower Defense Findings
    by Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Education Department Approves $238 Million Group Discharge for 28,000 Marinello Schools of Beauty Borrowers Based on Borrower Defense Findings | site |



    Actions mark first time Biden-Harris Administration has discharged debt of a group of borrowers based on borrower defense findings


    Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: April 28, 2022 Today, the Department of Education announced it will deliver relief to tens of thousands of borrowers harmed by pervasive and widespread misconduct at Marinello Schools of Beauty. Borrowers who enrolled in the schools from 2009 through its closure in February 2016 will receive loan discharges based on borrower defense findings. These 28,000 borrowers will receive loan discharges totaling approximately $238 million. This group discharge will provide relief to borrowers who enrolled at Marinello during this period, including those who h...
    05-02-2022, 02:38 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Three Mile Island MUST BE TAUGHT
    by Staff Reporter 1
    Three Mile Island MUST BE TAUGHT!!!

    | site |


    March 29, 2022

    by Clarence William Page




    The Dooms Days Experiences of March 1979


    Climate change! Climate change!! Climate change!!! How dare we teach about the urgency of climate change without fully educating young Americans about the existential catastrophe that could have resulted from the 1979 Three Mile Island crisis?

    It was March 1979. Americans were going about their daily routines. Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, we began to hear about a nuclear power plant located in the state of Pennsylvania. Most of us had no knowledge of the plant. "Three Mile Island" they called it. Something was going on at Three Mile Island. We came to understand that Three Mile Island was a nuclear power plant. As one news report after another emerged, we learned that some kind of accident had occurred at Three Mile Island. At first, the information...
    03-29-2022, 11:21 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of Education Announces 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
    by Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of Education Announces 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools | site |



    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: September 21, 2021)

    U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Secretary Cardona will make the announcement during his Return to School Road Trip, where he will visit an awardee school, Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School, in Palatine, Illinois. "This year's cohort of honorees demonstrates what is possible when committed educators and school leaders create vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school cultures where rich teaching and learning can flourish," said Secretary Cardona. "I commend this school and all our Blue Ribbon honorees for working to keep students healthy and safe wh
    ...
    10-11-2021, 07:41 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    August 11th - - -FCC Reminds Schools and Libraries that Emergency Connectivity Fund Window Closes in 48 Hours
    by Staff Reporter 1
    August 11th - - - Federal Communications Commission Reminds Schools and Libraries that Emergency Connectivity Fund Window Closes in 48 Hours | site |



    Agency Encourages Applications for Funding for Remote Learning


    (Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: August 11, 2021)

    Washington, August 11, 2021 - - Today, FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel called on schools and libraries to complete their applications for the Emergency Connectivity Fund for remote learning resources. The $7.17 billion program’s application window closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, August 13. “Far too many students are struggling to connect to modern education resources online – a terrible reality that only became starker during the COVID-19 pandemic. I want to strongly encourage schools and libraries with remote learning needs in their communities to apply for this new funding for the upc
    ...
    08-14-2021, 01:22 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of State Renews Charter of Overseas Schools Advisory Council
    by Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of State Renews Charter of Overseas Schools Advisory Council | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson press release media note dated: June 17, 2021) On March 26, 2021, the Department of State renewed the charter of the Overseas Schools Advisory Council (OSAC) to provide a formal channel for consultation and advice from U.S. corporations and foundations regarding American-sponsored overseas schools. The Under Secretary for Management has determined that renewal of the advisory committee charter is necessary and in the public interest. The Assistant Secretary for Administration will appoint the members of the committee. The committee will follow the procedures prescribed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Meetings will be open to the public unless a determination is made in accordance with the FACA Section 10(d) and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) that a meeting or a portion of the meeting should b...
    06-18-2021, 02:13 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Statement from the U.S. Department of Education on the Status of Recognition of Nine Accrediting Agencies
    by Staff Reporter 1
    Statement from the U.S. Department of Education on the Status of Recognition of Nine Accrediting Agencies and Withdrawal of Recognition of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: June 2, 2021)

    "Today the Department of Education's (ED) Senior Department Official (SDO) informed nine accreditors about the status of their recognition. The following agencies were approved for renewal of recognition for five years:
    • American Board of Funeral Services Education, Committee on Accreditation
    • Association of Institutions of Jewish Studies
    • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
    • Council on Naturopathic Medical Education
    • Midwifery Education Accreditation Council
    • Montessori Accreditation Council on Teacher Education
    • National Accrediting Commission of Career
    ...
    06-08-2021, 06:07 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of Education Continues Aggressive Plan to Safely Reopen Schools
    by Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of Education Continues Aggressive Plan to Safely Reopen Schools | site |


    Will Help Schools Navigate Reopening, Share Best Practices, and Access Billions in Funds to Support Safe School Reopening Through the American Rescue Plan


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: March 12, 2021) Following President Biden's signing the American Rescue Plan into law, the U.S. Department of Education announced additional details on its plans to support schools in safely returning to in-person instruction. The Department of Education will provide best practices, guidance, and support to schools as they navigate reopening, while the American Rescue Plan will provide $130 billion to help schools implement these safe reopening measures and address the academic, social, and emotional needs of students. These efforts are part of U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona's priority to support schools, campuses, and student...
    03-15-2021, 10:06 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1 - - - Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools
    by Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools | site |




    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: February 12, 2021)


    To reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic and maximize the amount of in-person instruction, schools need sufficient resources as well as adhered-to, strong state and local public health measures. Extraordinary efforts by states, districts, and schools have been underway to support students throughout the pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) are providing recommendations and considerations based on the most recent scientific evidence to support school and district leaders and educators in meeting these ever evolving, significant challenges. Consistent implementation of mitigation strategies during all school-related activities is critical fo...
    02-19-2021, 03:45 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    AFT’s Weingarten on President Biden’s Executive Order on Safely Reopening Schools
    by Staff Reporter 1
    American Federation of Teachers' Weingarten on President Biden’s Executive Order on Safely Reopening Schools | site |



    (Information contained in American Federation of Teachers [AFT] press release dated: January 21, 2021)

    Washington - - American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement as President Joe Biden prepared to sign an executive order to formulate a national strategy to safely reopen schools in the first 100 days of his administration: “Finally, we have a president who is committed to doing what educators, parents and students have yearned for since the first weeks of the pandemic—a real national plan to crush COVID that follows the science and secures the resources to make in-school learning safe. “All too often in this crisis, educators’ concerns were dismissed or derided to downplay or minimize the virus. We are already seeing the opposite with the Biden administration: They re...
    01-23-2021, 02:01 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Education Secretary DeVos Quickly Makes Available an Additional 54 Billion Dollars in COVID Relief Aid
    by Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Education Secretary DeVos Quickly Makes Available an Additional $54 Billion in COVID Relief Aid for K-12 Students, Teachers, and Schools | site |


    Urges educators to safely re-open schools and take immediate action to address the unprecedented learning loss of disadvantaged children


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: January 5, 2021) Washington - - U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today that more than $54 billion in emergency relief funding is now available to support fully reopening K-12 schools, facilitate continuity of learning, and measure and address the learning loss caused by a lack of in-person learning opportunities. This funding is allocated by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, Public Law 116-260, signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on Dec. 27, 2020. "Every student deserves access to a full-time education and the opportunity to ...
    01-05-2021, 10:00 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Cognia surveys of 74,000 Students, Teachers, and Parents find more Work, less Academic Rigor in Schools
    by Staff Reporter 1
    Cognia surveys of 74,000 Students, Teachers, and Parents find more Work, less Academic Rigor in Schools, and Anxiety over Student Readiness | site |



    Report indicates heavy burden on teachers, significant support for educators as a result of COVID-19; urges schools to focus on four Rs—rigor, routines, relationships, and resources


    October 29, 2020 - - On October 29, 2020 Cognia published the following information:

    October 29, 2020 | Alpharetta, GA - - In the sudden transition this spring from face-to-face learning to remote learning, U.S. students were subject to more assignments and schoolwork, but less challenging academic activities. At the same time, parents and students felt anxiety about whether students would be ready to enter a new grade or prepared for future learning and work.

    These are among the findings of a new report, Upended Learning: Key Findings on the Impact of Remote Schooling, released today by
    ...
    11-10-2020, 08:17 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Readout of the U.S. Department of Education’s Virtual Panel on Successful Strategies to Reopen Schools This Fall
    by Staff Reporter 1
    Readout of the U.S. Department of Education’s Virtual Panel on Successful Strategies to Reopen Schools This Fall| site |



    (September 24, 2020) - - Today, September 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: WASHINGTON –U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education Frank Brogan hosted a geographically diverse group of education practitioners to discuss successful strategies and innovative ideas they have implemented to reopen schools, rethink education and improve student outcomes during the Coronavirus pandemic. “We are happy to see folks taking advantage of these opportunities to engage with and learn from local education leaders from across the country,” Secretary DeVos told the participants. “Many of you have been working hard to find new ways to keep learning going for your students this fall. Now it’s time to put those plans into motion, to be prepared
    ...
    10-01-2020, 06:28 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Secretary of Education DeVos Expands Earn and Learn Opportunities for Students at 190 Schools through Federal Work-Study Reform Initiative
    by Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Secretary of Education DeVos Expands Earn and Learn Opportunities for Students at 190 Schools through Federal Work-Study Reform Initiative| site |



    (February 19, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today the creation of a new initiative that allows more students to gain on-the-job experience with employers in their field of study as part of their Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. The initiative, known as an experimental site, expands FWS opportunities for students at 190 institutions. Institutions participating in the experimental site will be granted waivers, which encourage them to expand the use of FWS funds to support more students working in the private sector and, for the first time, allow them to pay low-income students for work experiences required by their academic programs, such as student teaching and clinical rotations. “We know ...
    02-19-2020, 07:18 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Remarks by President Trump on the Announcement of Guidance on Constitutional Prayer in Public Schools
    by Staff Reporter 1
    Remarks by President Trump on the Announcement of Guidance on Constitutional Prayer in Public Schools| site |


    Issued on: January 16, 2020



    (January 16, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. White House provided the following transcript of "Remarks by President Trump on the Announcement of Guidance on Constitutional Prayer in Public Schools". Oval Office 2:42 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. A couple of things happened today that are very exciting. The USMCA passed the Senate. It’s one of the biggest trade bills ever made. And then, yesterday, as you know, China passed, and that’s something that is extraordinary. And it’s going to have tremendous far-reaching effects, including our relationship, long term, with China, our farmers and manufacturers and bankers, and everybody. It’s jobs. It’s jobs like we’ve never seen before, and that’s going to be something very special. And USMCA today, which just passed by a very co...
    01-18-2020, 01:10 AM
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    U.S. Department of Education Announces Recovery Assistance for Students, Schools Impacted by Natural Disasters
    by Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of Education Announces Recovery Assistance for Students, Schools Impacted by Natural Disasters| site |



    (December 19, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced new federal assistance for students and schools in 13 states and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu and other natural disasters in 2018 and 2019. The $155 million in grant funds will be used to aid a variety of education-related disaster recovery efforts. Funds can be used for activities such as mental health and safety programs for students and staff, replacing instructional materials lost during storms, additional transportation costs for students, faculty and staff salaries, and debris removal and mold mitigation from schools. "We know that full recovery from natural disaster...
    12-21-2019, 05:11 PM
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    U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Announces New Initiative to Support Opening and Expanding Charter Schools in Opportunity Zones
    by Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Announces New Initiative to Support Opening and Expanding Charter Schools in Opportunity Zones| site |


    (October 10, 2019) - - Today (October 10, 2019), the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced a new initiative to promote the creation and expansion of high-quality public charter schools in Opportunity Zones across the United States. Currently, more than 70% of Opportunity Zones do not have a public charter school option available to students. One-fifth of Opportunity Zone residents lack a high school diploma. By creating and expanding high-quality public charter schools in Opportunity Zones, more families living in economically distressed communities will have access to additional education options that might better meet their child's needs. "Access to high-quality, innovative education options is fundamental to the long-term suc...
    10-31-2019, 10:06 PM
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    WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it has reached a resolution agreement with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) that will require significant structural and procedural changes within the District in order to protect students from sexual assault and abuse.

    The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) concluded that, for years, CPS's management, handling, and oversight of complaints of student-on-student and adult-on-student sexual harassment has violated Title IX. In May 2015 and November 2016, OCR received two individual complaints alleging that the District failed to respond to sexual harassment and sexual assault of students by both teache
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    Research Initiative to Identify Pathways for Veterans to Become Airline Pilots




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    U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Prepared Remarks at the Magnet Schools of America 2017 National Policy Training Conference
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    U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Prepared Remarks at the Magnet Schools of America 2017 National Policy Training Conference





    February 16, 2017


    Below are the prepared remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos at the Magnet Schools of America 2017 National Policy Training Conference, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

    Good Afternoon:

    Thank you for that kind introduction Todd, and thank you for inviting me to be here with you.

    I want to begin by expressing my appreciation for all you do. I would like to share some thoughts on how I hope to support your important work, but first, let me just comment on something you may have seen on TV.

    Last Friday, a handful of protestors tried to block my entrance into Jefferson Middle School Academy here in D.C. While I eventually made it in, and had very constructive conversations with Chancellor Wilson, many DC
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    Operators of Online High Schools Settle Federal Trade Commission Charges That They Misled Tens of Thousands Consumers with Fake Diplomas
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    Operators of Online ‘High Schools’ Settle FTC Charges That They Misled Tens of Thousands Consumers with Fake Diplomas




    Settlements ban defendants from selling or marketing academic degree or certification programs







    - - (February 10, 2017) - - The operators of two online “high schools” have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they falsely claimed to be accredited schools but actually were little more than diploma mills that sold worthless pieces of paper.

    The settlements resolve charges the FTC brought in February 2016 against Capitol Network Distance Learning Programs and Stepping Stonez Development, LLC, two separate diploma mills that used names like Capitol High School, Aberdeen Academy, West Madison Falls High School, Columbia Northern High School, and Heritage Western High School.

    Under the terms of the settlements, the defendants are banned from
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    02-10-2017, 05:08 PM

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